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BOHEMIAN BEAUTY
The design inspirations of tastemaker Rebecca Taylor
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bask culture
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editor’s note
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masters of trade
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masthead
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beyond
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contributors
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features
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in the glow
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bask style Bohemian Belle Rebecca Taylor
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bask @ home Vintage Vision Timothy Oulton
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faces + places People and events in the spotlight
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am so proud of how our editorial team always seems to find that gem or diamond-in-the-rough for each issue—something truly inspiring that informs our readers of new ideas and possibilities.
As publisher, it’s always exciting each time a new issue of bask Magazine hits the stands; it’s like a birth in the family. Finally, I get the time to sit down, relax and read the newly produced edition from cover to cover. Whether it’s great new travel spots both at home and across the globe; fresh and innovative home interiors from a designer who everyone is excited to read about (this issue, bask interviews British designer Timothy Oulton); a new dining experience; or, my personal favorite, our Looking Back column, the issues, like this one, never cease to inspire. As I get older, I love to read the success stories of others who followed their passion in life. In this spirit, the issue’s aforementioned Looking Back column focuses on my favorite architect of all time, Frank Lloyd Wright.
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I always love our fashion pages, of course, and all the people for the past five years who continue to work hard to produce them issue after issue. I am personally involved in the process and really enjoy the continued opportunity to collaborate one-on-one with all of our fabulous fashion advertisers. This issue, we’re excited to bring you fashions from Novecento Boutique, The Passionate Collector and Jeanni Champagne, all located right here in Newport Beach. (Be sure to visit each of their lovely boutiques, and tell them bask sent you!) I also want to thank our on-set crewmembers who toiled away behind the scenes in service of the shoot and extend more gratitude to our fabulously talented photographer, Tony Florez, and beauty expert Lois Kinsey, of Lois Kinsey Beauty. I’ve worked with both Tony and Lois on various fashion projects for well over 10 years now and I couldn’t ask for more talent than what they’ve brought to the fashion pages of bask, including those here. So, my friends, that about wraps up this issue. By the time bask arrives at your home, summer will be well upon us. I hope that you have great plans with your family and friends; enjoy all the fun in the sun and I’ll see you this fall. Until then…
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This is a behind-the-scenes photo from our summer fashion shoot on page 80, which we actually shot during spring. Oddly, that day, we experienced scattered storms, but managed to pull off a beautiful shoot (rainbows and all) with our gorgeous model, Gina Nalamlieng, photographed by Tony Florez in a vast Crystal Cove estate overlooking the ocean.
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Whether summer finds you taking in a show or partaking in a new dining experience, we hope you find something to inspire you—and your guests—year after year.
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TONY FLOREZ
So when putting this issue together, we searched for some of the freshest locales to see, do and eat at this season. Peruse our Culture Calendar on page 46 for interesting events and shows happening in the arts scene, including the annual Festival of Arts’ Fine Art Show in Laguna Beach featuring a remarkable display of bespoke works in an open-air venue, and also this year’s enchanting Pageant of the Masters show, “The Pursuit of Happiness.” On the dining scene, visit bask’s Table section on page 131 for a unique array of delectable options, paying special attention to bask Loves Farm Fresh, a bountiful assemblage of earthly delights for those with an appetite for something ultra natural.
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range County is such a fabulous place to live or visit year-round, but especially so during summer; partly for its warm climes and crystalline waters, but overall for its energetic lifestyle. I never worry about how I’m going to keep visiting out-of-towners entertained. From hikes along the beach in Crystal Cove, to seeing famous Broadway shows at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, to dining and luxury boutique shopping at Fashion Island and South Coast Plaza—Orange County really is the crème de la crème.
Enjoy and have a marvelous summer!
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1 Jenn Thornton writer While traversing the quaint streets of Santa Fe, New Mexico, Jenn Thornton discovered a city steeped in rich culinary traditions, history and art of every form, masterfully capturing its charm in “Desert Dreams.” “Because Santa Fe is so deliciously rich in history, past influences reverberate everywhere, but especially in the city’s art scene,” she recalls. “It’s diverse, vibrant and world-class, beckoning visitors from all over the world with a truly magnifi cent span.” Jenn’s top three artworks to admire: Winslow Homer’s “Breezing Up,” Lawrence Alma-Tadema’s “Spring” and any of van Gogh’s portraits 2 Joseph Aldrich writer Among the most style-savvy of summer’s jet set clan is Joseph Aldrich, who lends his expertise on fashionable wares for the traveling man in bask’s Style pages. “I cannot get on a plane without a large mid-weight scarf that doubles as a blanket,” he explains. “I also have a small pouch that carries all my chargers and cords, so I can plug in before the flight even takes off !” Joseph’s top three travel essentials: Executive lounge access, an easy-access, well-organized carry-on and a large bottle of water
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3 Tony Florez photographer Photographer Tony Florez perfectly portrays the essence of summer in Southern California, capturing every moment at a gorgeous property in Crystal Cove with exquisite detail for this issue’s photo shoot. “Seeing the way the whole shoot just came together, especially the first two outdoor shots in the pool, showcased this gorgeous property—both on the indoors and outdoors—really well,” says Tony. His top three summer spots to sit outside and relax: The Deck in Laguna Beach, the Coliseum Grill at Pelican Hill and Crystal Cove State Beach and Park
5 Danielle Accovelli writer Sampling some of Orange County’s finest and freshest fare, Danielle Accovelli details the best dinner locales to find sumptuous cuisine with farm-stand appeal in “bask Loves Farm Fresh.” “When a meal is prepared using locally grown produce and organic ingredients, you can really tell the difference in freshness and flavor,” she explains “And with all the added health benefits, you just can’t go wrong.” Danielle’s top three garden-inspired sides: grilled artichoke hearts with fresh-squeezed lemon, baked eggplant topped with feta and roasted butternut squash
4 Beth Fhaner writer Setting the scene for summer dining, Beth Fhaner exquisitely details the sumptuous Baja-inspired cuisine and spectacular waterfront views found at Sol Cocina in “Summer Sizzle.” “With the picturesque views of the Balboa Marina canals, the savory nosh, and extremely attentive service, dining at Sol Cocina was the perfect way to spend a sunny afternoon,” says Beth. Her top three dinner locales in Orange County: Marche Moderne, Sapphire Laguna and enoSTEAK at The RitzCarlton, Laguna Niguel
6 Nicole Barton writer Adding a sweet touch to summer is Nicole Barton’s delectable feature on gourmet candy connoisseur Sugarfina. “What impresses me most is the risk that Josh and Rosie (the couple who created Sugarfina) took starting the company—the way they took a leap of faith, leaving behind great careers to start a journey of their own,” she explains. “I also can tell how much attention to detail there is with everything they do, and how each product is so original.” Nicole’s top three sweet treats: edible cookie dough, anything milk chocolate and Nutella
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Rebecca Taylor was born to be a designer. She may not have known it from the start, but happenstance and serendipity, combined with her natural talent for making beautiful clothes, propelled the native New Zealander into a career once burgeoning, now flourishing. Today, after years of creating and perfecting looks for every new season, Taylor is in the midst of preparing to launch her newest venture—a swimwear line created in collaboration with Giejo designer Gabby Sabharwal—this summer. Featuring versatile silhouettes inspired by Taylor’s signature leopard prints and the vintage fashions her mom donned during the 1970s, expect the tastemaker’s latest plunge to make a splash.
Here, REBECCA TAYLOR talks to bask.
Does she love your style? Oh, she loves it… and she’ll sit there and be like, “Oh, those pintucks look familiar.” She’s lovely. The last time I was out here, in LA, she came from New Zealand to meet me with my two sisters, and we just had a blast. And they love LA; they love coming to California… it’s so, la la land for them.
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What is your driving creative force? Designing is my passion. This rhymes, but it’s my passion for fashion—I love clothing. What drives me is wanting to do it better every time… each season, to look at where we made wrong turns. I tend to focus too much on the negative, because I’m a perfectionist, wanting the next year to be better, but I think that really drives me forward. It’s all about the customer and doing what she wants. That’s why I love doing personal appearances, because you get to do one-on-one and talk to them, see what they need. Do you feel your style has transitioned much from when you first started designing? I think it’s gone through phases, but actually, at the moment, it’s very much quintessential to who I am as a designer, and what I’ve always loved to do… bohemian, slightly hippie, Victorian influences, mixed with casual.
So, do you design what you like to wear? I try to. My style is really “Tom Girl”… I really like a juxtaposition of feminine and masculine. How is your product unique? Feminine, modern, refined, cool... Rebecca Taylor is best known for providing the eternally evolving modern woman a collection to complement and refine her individual sense of style. Signatures include unconventional color combinations and prints, flattering cuts, unique embellishment and a high level of detail.
How has your New Zealand heritage impacted your work? Growing up in New Zealand… there’s no shops. Like, where I grew up in the 80s, you couldn’t go and buy a ski suit if you wanted to go skiing. You had to go to Australia… my mom would come back from there with things. She made many of our clothes and had a very hippie, bohemian, white-eyelet-type vibe, and so much of her influence is in my clothes for sure. People over there don’t need as much as we need here, and I love that about it.
Do some of your styles resonate with what your mom made? Definitely. For sure. Very, very influenced by my mother.
Who is the woman who wears your designs? She’s not afraid of being feminine. She’s usually really smart… oftentimes a professional. What are you working on now? We are launching a capsule collaboration with swimwear designer Giejo at the end of this month. This is the first time we will be launching swimwear and we are super excited about it. Just in time for summer… where will we find it? The capsule collection will be sold in LA at the Rebecca Taylor store on Robertson, or in Fashion Island.
And if you weren’t a designer, what would you be? I used to want to be a dolphin trainer, and then I grew up and realized that’s so wrong, because I saw The Cove and now am so anti-dolphin training. But I love marine biology… I love animals. I wanted to be a makeup artist, too. Who is your most influential mentor? My mom is huge; my dad, too. A lady I met when I was at a real crossroad in my life, Deb Cummings, who, when I was on unemployment, sort of picked me up to do a government run program to learn how to make patterns, like training in the workforce. … She was like, “Have you thought of going into fashion?” I had never really thought of that... but I had on all the clothes I had made. I was like, “Is that a real job?” So that was how you started? Yes, definitely. I owe everything to her, really. What advice would you give to your younger self ? I’d try to love myself a little bit more. I was so hard on myself physically about what I looked like when I was younger… and actually, I was pretty cute. And when you get older you think, I should’ve worn a short skirt, you know. You’re quite hard on yourself. To just be, and live in the minute... love yourself a little more. baskmagazine.com
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By salvaging the past, British designer Timothy Oulton reimagines the present
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hen it comes to mining inspirations for his from-the-gut innovations—intersections of eras and objets with modern élan—designer Timothy Oulton looks to unlikely places. Whether it’s a ship porthole for a lighting fixture, English parquet flooring for handmade dining tables, or a 17thcentury character named Noble Savage for a soft leather he’s since christened Warrior, Oulton is not only a man of his time, but of all times—and all seasons too. “It’s always very eclectic,” says Oulton of his eponymous brand. His approach, however, is instinctual. It’s what led him to turn what was once a small antique shop into a global producer of handcrafted heirloom furniture that segues from casual living to urban glamor with elegant ease. Although it’s now fashionable to design from discards, turning history’s cast-offs into coveted home couture takes genuine talent—and in this endeavour Oulton has few equals. Ingenuity is his stock and trade.
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Here, in a conversation with bask, the design world maverick shares his interior motives.
Your work bridges time—what influences in your past made you a designer for today? Exposure to the antiques industry from an early age introduced me to beautiful design. I grew up in a Benedictine boarding school and can vividly remember the old leather chairs and antiques that filled the halls. When I left school at 18, I started working for my dad’s antiques business, and in 1990 took the helm of the company. I refocused on design, creating furniture that was vintage-inspired but imbued with a modern energy. My lifelong passion for craftsmanship, together with my dad’s military background and my own affection for British heritage, has had a profound effect on my work and continues to inspire me today. What prompted your decision to make the move from antiques store to furniture brand—that’s such a huge transition. I love antiques, but felt they
weren’t relevant for how people live their lives today. I wanted to make things that would be useful, not just nice to look at. Our pieces still remain true to the time-honored craftsmanship that was around 100 or more years ago, but they’re pieces you can actually use in your daily life. They have a history, a story to tell. I’m curious about this idea of story that threads so much of your work. Stories and history are very important to us; the process of bringing a design into being has to have some meaning. That’s often true for the materials we use as well as the design itself. We find it in an English distillery or the hull of a fishing junk. This wood is marked, scarred—all of that is still visible in the final piece. The patina that produces over time simply can’t be faked.
And how does your British heritage affect your style sensibilities? A lot of our pieces celebrate British heritage, from architecture to literature to iconic designs. My dad was a major in the British Army, so that’s had a huge affect on my work, especially the Aviator range and Spitfire finish, which is directly inspired by the British fighter planes that fought in World War II.
Although so many of your pieces nod to the past, what is your driving creative force at Timothy Oulton today? I always go with my instinct. It’s never about trends. We want to make unique and original pieces; pieces that we love. Our designs might not speak to everyone, but that’s fine. It’s not about the mass market. What is it about for you? For me, authenticity baskmagazine.com
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is key. Every piece we make is handmade, using simple tools, because that’s what makes it individual. Those subtle differences in the wood grain, or the patina of the leather, gives each piece its own quirks and personality. How do you approach designing pieces with both past and present appeal? It’s about blending the ideas from the past with a modern sensibility to create something fresh and exciting. You can take a classic shape like the Chesterfield and reinvent it in cool, distressed denim, or create really old and worn looking leather, then put it on something with clean, sleek lines. The sense of eclecticism you’re widely celebrated for is, in fact, quite contemporary in feeling. We make vintage-inspired pieces that are reinvented with a daring, modern twist. They capture that warmth of environment and familiarity, but they’re also infused with this incredible energy, this idiosyncratic quality that sparks a conversation. It’s about making your home both a place to connect with people, and a launch pad for your next adventure.
Aesthetically, is that the intent? It’s to make pieces that looked lived in. I like to say we breathe old life into new pieces. For us, we see the “imperfections” in natural materials as perfections, whether it’s the weathering in 100-year-old wood or the natural scars in a quality leather hide. What material is your favorite to work with? I’m pretty obsessed with leather. We hand-pick all our hides from South America, then bring them back to the workshop, where we can create exactly the effect we’re looking for. Each hide is like a blank canvas; we do all sorts of things in the hand-finishing process that you’d probably think were crazy, but that’s what makes our leathers unique—it’s a very artistic process. Craftsmanship, quality, and authenticity—all are fundamental to Timothy Oulton. Can you expand? Handcraftsmanship is at the heart of everything we do, it’s the lifeblood of the brand. That’s why we use the old techniques; they’re tried and tested. Making things by hand means there is that attention to detail. You can achieve a finish that simply can’t be done by mechanization.
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Home Oulton Of all the pieces that you’ve produced, what most appeals to you? I have a great affection for our Drum collection, inspired by 19th century military drums that were used on the battlefield by the British Army. We’ve repurposed them into tables, lamps, shelving, and the craftsmanship that goes into them is just how the originals would have been made. Not everyone will love them, but that’s okay, for me, they’re an incredibly special piece that always makes me smile.
really great comfortable sofa. This is the heart of the room, the center of connection where you entertain family and friends; it’s where you laugh and cry, where ideas are sparked.
Describe your dream interiors. I’m very casual and relaxed, so I like open-plan interiors where I can host people, with lots of big leather sofas to lounge on. I’m also very big on lighting; my house is full of huge chandeliers. I think great interiors always encompass different textures and time periods. It’s those contrasts that give depth to a space.
“It’s always been about more than just furniture. We want to give people an experience.”
What’s new from Timothy Oulton this season? We’ve got lots of new pieces out this year. I’m really excited about a new leather finish called Vagabond that we’ve put on our Westminster sofa. It’s hand-distressed over and over and over again until it takes on this incredibly soft, almost burnished finish. My other favorite is the Glacier dining table, it’s like a bubbling volcanic eruption that’s been cooled and frozen in time. We hand make it by burning whole beams of wood and encasing them in crystal clear acrylic. It’s an incredibly dramatic effect.
When it comes to homewares, what element do you consider indispensable to a room? I think every living space has to start with a
We know what inspires your work, but what about your life? I see the creative process as a bit of a quest, a journey. You explore, discover and often end up finding inspiration down pretty unexpected avenues. We have leather finishes inspired by a pair of antique cowboy chaps, lighting inspired by vintage jewelry. You can often find me at flea markets picking out the most threadbare pieces. I see a shape, a material or some tiny detail that seems to irresistibly draw me in. TimothyOulton.com
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MARCIA HAFIF : FROM THE INVENTORY
June 28 - September 27 Internationally esteemed artist and Laguna Beach native, Marcia Hafif makes a grand return to the West Coast with a finely-curated exhibition at the Laguna Art Museum. A stunning presentation of monochrome paintings in an array of brilliant hues fuse effortlessly with the gallery’s crisp-white walls to harmoniously unite the space in a most gracious display.
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FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR WITH SMOKEY ROBINSON
July 2-4 Beloved musical icon and bona fide “King of Motown,” Smokey Robinson will make his appearance at the Hollywood Bowl for the annual Fireworks Spectacular with a performance that’s sure to sparkle. Delighting crowds with his high tenor vocals, soulful lyrics and larger-than-life stage presence, the legendary singer-songwriter will perform some of his best-loved hits. Finishing with a bang, Robinson will croon classic patriotic tunes while an astounding display of vibrant fireworks light up the night sky. Now that’s hitting a high note.
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FESTIVAL OF ARTS’ FINE ART SHOW
July 5 - August 31 An exquisite fine art showcase—and an established cultural institution since 1932—the Festival of Arts’ Fine Art Show provides an unparalled display of bespoke works in an open-air venue with stunning views of Laguna Beach. The worldfamous, juried art exhibition highlights works from Southern California’s finest creatives through an eclectic variety of mediums, such as painting, photography, printmaking, etched- and stainedglass, ceramics, fiber arts and sculpture.
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Through August 2 A towering figure in L.A.’s contemporary art scene since 1958, Ed Moses has taken pencil to paper time and time again to create truly marvelous works. His central art form, drawing, takes on new meaning and life—from large, allover graphite roses to diagonal grids—in the art aficionado’s LACMA exhibition, spanning the height of his creativity.
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July 8 - August 31 An exquisite celebration of art in “living pictures,” the Pageant of the Masters continues to enchant audiences with its astoundingly faithful renderings of classic and contemporary works, interpreted by cast members with live narration and backed by a professional orchestral ensemble. This year’s theme, “The Pursuit of Happiness,” invites pageant-goers to ponder the age-old question of what it means to be happy with a display of finely-rendered tributes to the nostalgia of childhood, the freedom of dance, and the thrill of traveling, all complemented by moving tales of love, family and history.
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THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN
July 1 - September 30 Welcoming back famed artists James Verbicky and Robert Mars with a flourish, JoAnne Artman Gallery will present a mesmerizing display of the artists’ most inspiring and thought-provoking pieces. Breathing new life into print media with resins and dyes, Verbicky’s signature collages take center stage, along with Mars’ reinterpretations of popular culture, both creating iconic designs with a hidden message to unfold.
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SPEAKING VOLUMES Memoirs to monographs, summer literature presents a season of sensory feasts. Plus, author Alison Singh Gee’s book of the moment.
by Janelle McCulloch For those dreaming of France this summer, this flexi-bound travel tome reveals Provence and its swoony shoreline at their most entrancing. Steeped in colored photographs, with useful travel tips for today’s sojourner, this reimagined guidebook winds its way through the celebrated region and past the tourist traps to introduce the area’s less-visited galleries, markets, shops, and cafes. $27.95, ChronicleBooks.com
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2 CASA BOHEMIA: THE SPANISH-STYLE HOUSE by Linda Leigh Paul Look for this lavishly produced roundup from Rizzoli to incite a Spanish revival with its spotlight of 29 sumptuous spreads, spanning rich-in-history haciendas to modernized California Missions. Of these, some date to the 17th century. All, however, share a vibrant cultural allure, captured here in 350 colored photographs. Complementing the architectural intrigue of these dwellings is the mix of bohemia inside their walls, from Moorish and Mexican antiques to eclectic folk art. $55, RizzoliUSA.com
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SALSAS & MOLES: FRESH AND AUTHENTIC RECIPES FOR PICO DE GALLO, MOLE POBLANO, CHIMICHURRI, GUACAMOLE, AND MORE by Deborah Schneider Eateries specializing in Mexican cuisine are in no short supply in Southern California. Now, there’s more of the same with this spicy arrival. Heavy with zest and brimming with fresh flavors (think chiles and herbs), celebrated restaurateur Deborah Schneider explores 60 tantalizing stabs at authentic Mexican staples, from creative salsas incorporating fruit to richer moles and sauces. Further elevating salsa from mere condiment status is the recipes’ democratic appeal—served sophisticated or as a snack, salsa packs a predictable punch for summer. $36.99, RandomHouse.com
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SHAKER: FUNCTION, PURITY, PERFECTION by David Stocks, Jerry Grant and Sir Terence Conran Never has utilitarian looked lovelier than it does in this spotlight of Shaker design, its simplicity and precision examined through 28 essential pieces—from a seemingly simple chair to an unadorned chest of drawers—that express the essence of perfection that defines a truly timeless, luxurious style. Through these images, a broader narrative about how Shaker heritage and craftsmanship have influenced on 20th century furniture is told. $50, Assouline.com
ROBERTO BOLLE: VOYAGE INTO BEAUTY by Roberto Bolle Italy’s beloved Roberto Bolle has given some of the finest performances while dancing with the likes of American Ballet Theatre, Paris Opera Ballet and Bolshoi Ballet. Now, this bold new work sets the artistic beauty of Bolle against the dramatic backdrops of his native homeland, arousing a rare, immaculately sculpted synergy. From ancient Pompeii to Rome’s storied Colosseum, this evocative volume is a tribute to art in all its gorgeous forms. $65, RizzoliUSA.com
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by Jojo Moyes When I read Jojo Moyes’ bestselling novel, Me Before You, I found it to be a revelation. Not only because the book offered fully dimensional characters and explored a fascinating love story— between a once-dashing, powerful man who had a become a quadriplegic and his lower-class paid companion—but also because it was written by one of my old friends. Jojo and I had become close when we were both journalists in Hong Kong. The book left me thrilled by the possibilities of fiction to entertain and inform, and astounded by my old friend’s deep well of talent and imagination. -Alison Singh Gee, author of Where the Peacocks Sing: A Palace, a Prince, and the Search for Home
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BOUTIQUES | JEANNI CHAMPAGNE + BASK
Profile Jeanni Champagne
Owners Jeandre Braak and Annette van der Laan Through a chance of fate, South Africa-born Jeandre Braak and her mom, Annette van der Laan, successfully created a one-of-a-kind shopping experience. A blend of Jeandre’s life-long passion for clothing and Annette’s business-savvy skills, combined with a hand-selected assemblage of the finest fashions—local and international trends from well-known and up-and-coming designers—every consideration at Jeanni Champagne Boutique whispers Euro-American elegance. Here, Jeandre, owner and busy mom of two, shares the story with bask.
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jeanni champagne boutique Tell us about Jeanni Champagne Boutique. How and when did the concept begin? Jeanni Champagne’s journey to its current state has been quite serendipitous. Originally from South Africa, we decided to move here almost a year to the day after the birth of my daughter in October 2012. My parents have been in the USA for many years and, as such, my husband and I came to visit a few times. We absolutely fell in love with America, and Orange County, California, and knew that this is where we wanted to raise our family. Champagne had been a landmark boutique in Newport Beach for over 30 years and presented the perfect opportunity, given my absolute life-long love of the fashion industry. We decided to take a leap of faith and took ownership in October 2013, when the original founder put it on the market… I started with small transitions, introducing new brands and putting my unique stamp on the business, but having a busy toddler, I quickly found juggling management of the boutique and family life challenging. Fortunately, I have a chartered accountant mother, Annette, with analytical and business skills close to none, so she now runs the financial and administrative side of the business.
What do you enjoy most about this business? When a stylist is able to put together the perfect outfit for a client; or to introduce her to a jeans brand that makes her love the way she looks in the mirror; or helping her find that special thing she’s been searching for, that’s what I love most.
What makes Jeanni Champagne Boutique so unique? Without a doubt the product mix. Whilst still described as ‘euro-chic,’ we carry styles ranging from casual, featuring printed maxi’s, comfortable sweats and staple denim, to more sophisticated, daring and glamorous date-night tops and dresses. We pride ourselves in catering to a diverse market and have not ‘boxed ourselves in’ when it comes to defining an age demographic. Does the store compliment your personal style? How so? Yes! My personal style is sophisticated yet understated and Europeaninfluenced, which contributes to the boutique’s uniqueness. I believe in the power of a classic, preferring to usually mix things up with a pop of color or quirky accessories.
“ Profile Jeanni Champagne …being a creative person, I knew to be totally happy I would have to do my own thing.
Has this always been a passion of yours? Absolutely. I’ve had a life-long passion for clothing and fashion, never mind being a self-professed shopping addict. When deciding on a career direction… I knew I wanted a business background without sacrificing my creative nature, and thus, as a marketing major at university, ended up graduating with a business bachelor’s degree. It was when I worked as retail manager of one of South Africa’s large fashion houses, that the fashion bug really bit me. But being a creative person, I knew to be totally happy I would have to do my own thing. Any memories that stand out from when you first started this venture? They say that nothing worthwhile ever comes easy, and it’s true. Buying a business that has been in operation for so long comes with advantages and disadvantages. I, however, felt that to be true to myself and my vision, I had to transition the boutique; needless to say, there was some resistance initially, but with the previous owner’s daughter, Danie, everything came together.
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Describe the woman who shops at Jeanni Champagne Boutique. Diverse women shop our boutique, from the soccer mommy wanting comfortable yet cute outfits while running her daily errands, to the romantic searching for that perfect date-night top or dress, to the career professional looking for dressier work attire. As well as the outgoing socialite selecting that special, sexy yet elegant, party dress or statement outfit. What pieces can we expect to see this season? Summer is all about vibrant colors, floral and patterns in all different silhouettes, be it shirts, dresses or shorts. The boutique will have a broad selection of these available, including new swimwear from Ted Baker London, active and jeanswear from Italian brand Freddy, and one-of-a-kind cocktail dresses from Three Floor, all representing some of our more contemporary brands. Our stalemate brands such as Joseph Ribkoff, Alberto Makali and David Cline have showcased new season collections that we are very excited about.
When you’re not in the store, how do you spend your free time? I am very blessed with an amazing husband, a beautifully busy little girl and recently had a new bouncing baby boy. They keep things interesting to say the least.
Newport Coast Shopping Center, 21111 Newport Coast Drive, Newport Coast, CA 92657 | 949.645.6731
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BOUTIQUES | NOVECENTO + BASK
Profile Novocento
Owners and Stylists, Alex & Melika Towhidian (center) with thier son, Bobby (left), and nephew, Freddy (right) At family-run businesses Novecento Boutique and Novecento Sports—hotspots in Crystal Cove for megawatt quality—one can only expect the latest trends in unparalleled, luxury women’s fashions and custom-tailored service. With a combined 50 years of fashion experience, owners and stylists Alex and Melika Towhidian clearly share a passion for what they do—their greatest reward cultivating relationships with clients and the community. Here, the duo divulge to bask the importance of family, their lifelong fashion pursuits, and summer’s top trends.
Novecento Boutique, 8002 E. Coast Hwy., Newport Coast, CA 92657 | 949.715.1700
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novecento boutiques Tell us about Novecento Boutiques. How and when did their concepts begin? Melika and I opened Novecento Boutique in October 2004 with the goal of providing unique, luxury women’s fashion at a level of service not seen anywhere else. We continued that philosophy and partnered with our son, Bobby, and nephew, Freddy, to open Novecento Sports in December of 2012. Novecento Sports complements our boutique with unique active and lifestyle fashion and accessories for women. Together, we have created a one-stop shop for all your fashion needs. Has fashion always been a passion for you both? Absolutely! Fashion has always been a part of our life. All together, we have combined for over 50 years of fashion experience. It all starts with Melika and her passion for fashion. It also runs in our family, as we have stylists, designers and fashion experts. It’s a lifestyle we are proud to be a part of.
Any memories that stand out from when you first started these ventures? Being able to share our passion for what we do with family stands out the most. We opened Novecento Sports with a good understanding of our strengths and opportunities. We didn’t realize how rewarding and exciting it would be to work with family and we are fortunate to have such a strong team in place. We are extremely blessed and proud to do what we love together. What do you enjoy most about this business? The most rewarding aspects are the friendships and relationships we have built with our clients and community over the years. Our clients come from all over the world and are our utmost priority and no.1 asset. We can’t thank them enough for their loyalty and support.
Whether you’re dressing up, dressing down, hitting the town or running around, we have what you need to look and feel great!
Describe the woman who shops at Novecento Boutique. A woman who admires the latest trends in fashion, keeping in mind that comfort and quality are just as important. Women are powerful and are continuously on the run in today’s day and age. They want fashion pieces that are versatile and transitional to fulfill their daily needs. We strive to find unique, functional and transitional pieces that can easily be worn from day to night.
How do you select the pieces/brands you carry? The collections of emerging and established designers are hand chosen and offered in limited supply to keep every look special. We can also custom design and make fashion pieces, shoes and handbags tailored to your specific needs. Whether you are looking for a one-of-a-kind dress, a unique handbag or a comfortable high heel shoe to match an existing look, we are here to help you find that custom piece. In addition, we offer private showings of collections and personal styling customized to the individual.
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What makes Novecento Boutiques so unique? We are a familyowned and -operated business and we make every effort to listen to our customers and their needs. Our clients tell us it’s the high level of service and experience we provide. We understand that each person is unique and we custom tailor services to meet those individual needs. You are sure to have the most enjoyable and unforgettable shopping experience at the Novecento Boutiques. We go above and beyond expectations and make every effort to over-deliver on service. After all, as clients are our no.1 asset, we strive to deliver impeccable service. Do the stores complement your personal style? How so? We believe in what we offer and often wear styles and pieces that we provide in store. We really have it all when it comes to fashion.
What styles/pieces can we expect to see this summer? Layering is everything! Fashion is all about mixing and matching your favorite pieces to differentiate yourself from everyone else. Expect tons of minimal prints and timeless neutrals. Black and white have proven to be classically strong, but this season many of our designers are taking a different approach to changing a classic look. Mesh detailing, fabric manipulation and color mixing are all trends you can expect to see this season in our stores.
What are your top-five style tips for summer? 1) Always keep light layering pieces handy. For those of you who don’t like showing your arms even in the summer, a light cardigan or shawl will keep you covered and comfortable. 2) Switch out your classic boring bra for one with some cute strap detailing or lace. Our bras this season not only serve as a bra, but also as a bathing suit and sports bra as well. Cute strap detailing just adds a little more style to all your basics. 3) Don’t wear anything to clingy to your body. Wearing loose and airy pieces like our oversized tops and dresses will definitely keep you feeling cool in this summer heat. 4) Comfort sandals are a must! It’s 2015 and shoes shouldn’t kill your feet. Our sandals are our best selling flats and are available in so many fun colors for this season! 5) Jewelry layering adds to every outfit. When it’s hot and you minimize the amount of clothes you wear, stack up on jewelry to create a bold statement.
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BOUTIQUES | THE PASSIONATE COLLECTOR + BASK
Profile Passionate Collector
Owner Susan Shieldkret With a degree in Pearls and a certificate in Jewelry Essentials from the Gemological Institute of America, it’s no wonder owner of The Passionate Collector, Susan Shieldkret, opened her very own jewelry and accessories boutique. From handmade jewelry and timepieces to umbrellas and handbags, this Newport Coast gem ensures one is singularly dressed to the nines. Here, Shieldkret shares with bask her passion behind the collection.
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the passionate collector Tell me about The Passionate Collector. How and when did the concept begin? I’ve always been interested in jewelry and accessories since I was a kid. About 10 years ago, I started selling jewelry at local fundraisers. I enjoyed doing that and then started doing events at my house. The business grew from there.
Has this always been a passion of yours? Yes, I had an uncle who made me beautiful pieces when I was a kid. Back then, everything was solid gold and I got hooked on the beauty of the metals and stones. I always say that most women have a ‘genetic predisposition’ for beautiful things, and I believe it! What do you enjoy most about this business? I love the people— helping them discover the power of accessories in making a personal statement, as well as serving the client’s needs. We go out of our way for our customers and really want them to be happy with the design, quality and service we offer!
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for unique accessories and wants to look like she does.
Does the store complement your personal style? How so? My style has definitely changed over the years; I am much more attuned to trends that work for the 30-plus woman. And I have to say that one of the best things about our eclectic style is that I get to model a wide range in my choice of jewelry and accessories. That’s definitely a fun perk!
Your staff seems incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about all the brands in the store… this must be a great place to work. Yes, they tell me that they love working here—I certainly hope they are sincere about that! Our goal is always to make people feel comfortable in our store, and know that they will get the service and advice they deserve. They also have to love fashion!
No matter what the price range, our customer knows that setting the styles—not following everyone else’s lead—is the way she wants to look.
How do you select the pieces/brands you carry? They have to wow us—be unique and stylish, really exceptional. Our pieces must be very well made and they have to be priced right so that they have inherent good value for our clients.
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I also truly love the staff I work with, most of whom are much younger than I am. I have learned so much from them and I’d also like to think I’ve mentored some of them along the way.
What makes The Passionate Collector so unique? Over the years, I’ve realized that the mission of The Passionate Collector is to empower women to look and feel vital and visible through their accessories and jewelry. Like it or not, when you walk into a room people get a sense of who you are based on your attire. Why not use that to your advantage? I am passionate about fighting against the invisibility of older women. Women should feel beautiful at any age.
Describe the woman who shops at The Passionate Collector. The Passionate Collector shopper is someone who appreciates great design, quality and value in handmade jewelry and accessories. No matter what the price range, our customer knows that setting the styles—not following everyone else’s lead—is the way she wants to look. The Passionate Collector [shopper] has a discerning eye
When you’re not in the store, how do you spend your free time? I love to travel when I can. When I have the opportunity to mellow out, go out to lunch and just sit, I love to do that. I really enjoy my time with friends, with my extended family, going to museums, the movies, reading, TED Talks, walking. And of course, when I can see my kids (almost 28 and 30), that’s a huge bonus that I always enjoy.
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The book you could read a thousand times? Well, I certainly have read Goodnight Moon a thousand times! The last book I read that I truly adored was The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh. Amazing book, and so beautifully written. Gold or silver? Both, for sure!
What are your five must-have accessories for summer? Lots of bangles, rings and earrings that make you feel like you are on vacation! A lightweight scarf for cooler nights. An amazing handbag that can go anywhere, from day to night. Open-toed shoes of all kinds. And a great pedicure!
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BOUTIQUES | WINSTON’S + BASK
Profile Winston’s
Michelle Verdult, CEO & Glenn Verdult, President
100 Pacific Coast Highway, St. 101, Newport Beach, CA 92663 | 949.642.5000
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winston’s crown jewelers Founded in 1969, the family-owned Winston’s Jewelers, in Costa Mesa, is an Orange County gem known for its high-quality jewelry and high-level of customer service. Now, one of the most established jewelry stores in California has a glittering new location in Newport Beach catering to a luxury-driven clientele. Here, Winston’s Jewelers’ own Glenn and Michelle Verdult (president and CEO, respectively) on Winston’s Crown Jewelers. Tell us about the new Winston’s Crown Jewelers? Why was it the time for a new location? Winston’s Crown Jewelers was built to accommodate our most discriminating fine jewelry clients. The Rodeo Drive of Orange County was the perfect choice. How is the experience at Winston’s Crown Jewelers different from the original Winston’s Jewelers? From the minute you enter Winston’s Crown Jewelers’ front door, you feel that luxury moment, along with unbeatable customer service that both stores are committed to providing.
farmers to high-rise businessmen and women, young and old, to new success and old wealth… We are the jewelers to such an eclectic group. What do you enjoy most about the industry? We enjoy creating excitement for our friends/clients. Engagements, birthdays, anniversaries and ‘Push Gifts’ are all special events that we are privileged to be a part of every day. What is the criterion for pieces carried at Winston’s Crown Jewelers? The Winston’s Crown Collection is our premier highlight, featuring the highest quality, most unique designs and largest rare stones in the world.
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How is the expertise of staff a benefit? Our professional staff is diversified to accommodate our diverse clientele. We have gemologists, watch makers, jewelers, jewelry designers and a caring sales team. Each department is here to ensure the highest quality of care is provided to meet each one of our customers’ needs.
We enjoy building relationships with our clients. Personal service and building long-term friendships over the years is of the upmost importance in our store.
How does the store complement the style of its clientele? Even though our store is California-chic in style, our customers know that they can come in wearing whatever they feel comfortable in. We are OC lifestyle-friendly. Has the business of fine jewelry always been a passion? Since working for my Uncle Winston at the age of 10, I [Glenn] knew my direction in life and my future plan. Describe the Winston’s Crown Jewelers customer. Our customers are worldwide! From celebrities to investors,
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What are the most important factors to consider when selecting a piece of jewelry? When selecting a fine piece of jewelry, the most important factor to consider is how it will fit your personality and choosing a timeless piece.
Diamonds or gemstones? Diamonds are ‘forever’—it is also the king of gemstones. Although, your emeralds, rubies and sapphires are making a strong comeback in jewelry fashion, especially for the woman that wants to have it all! When you’re not in the store, how do you spend your free time? With seven kids, we make it a point to take lots of family vacations. We love to just hang out and barbecue and have lots of get-togethers at home. We also spend our free time supporting organizations and charities geared towards children.
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Celebrating a rich ARTISTIC tradition—and galleries and museums GALORE—small-city Santa Fe has earned big-city stripes
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Beyond Santa Fe One of the most striking ironies of Santa Fe is how a city so steeped in art is so completely lacking in artifice—its mood genuinely warm and exceedingly gracious. But Santa Fe is a place of paradoxes. Founded in 1609, America’s second oldest city switched hands many times on its way to statehood and today mingles Spanish, Mexican and Pueblo Indian influences with haute hippie bohemia. Architecturally, Santa Fe draws some of its high-profile status from low-profile adobes. And, as unlikely as it might seem, these mud-colored dwellings are somehow compatible with the city’s soaring world-class opera venue.
Not surprisingly, art and artists flock to painterly Santa Fe as if on pilgrimage, no doubt inspired by northern New Mexico’s rapturous landscape—ruddy-rich canyons, deep gorges, dramatic cave dwellings and mountains studded with brush. It’s what prompted legendary painter Georgia O’Keeffe—patron saint of the arts in these parts—to exile herself to New Mexico, which she reinterpreted in a succession of bold, significant works of American Modernism. Many of these prolific contributions are brought vividly to life at the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum. For more O’Keeffe, the 66
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renowned repository also manages Ghost Ranch, where the artist had a parcel of land, and her Abiquiu Home & Studio. The latter is an especially interesting porthole into the creative process.
Another of Santa Fe’s sensory charms is Canyon Road, a microcosm of the art world in a dynamic half-mile of galleries and shops. Truly exceptional is the Morning Star Gallery, a gorgeously curated treasure trove of New Mexican relics alongside the finely crafted turquoise jewelry of today. The Railyard, meanwhile, nurtures more provocative fare. In addition to ultra-contemporary art and exhibition space, like SITE Santa Fe, this district stimulates a convivial spirit with a bustling farmers’ market and performances. For sheer cultural scope, Museum Hill features four distinctive museums. Of these, the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture is a case study in curation that traces New Mexico tribal culture via the likes of pottery, textiles and musical instruments. Quirkier is the Museum of International Folk Art, a visual whirl with a wing dedicated to New Mexico Hispano craft.
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State of the Arts THE ART OF DINING Swimming in green chile sauce, zesty succulence is everywhere—including on the radar of the James Beard Foundation. For breakfast, Café Pasqual’s plates a seriously satiating wake-up call. (It’s not on the menu, but ask for chorizo and eggs—with a side of the pancakes.) Tia Sophia’s doles out fast-casual fare, including epic breakfast burritos. The BLT and strawberry shortcake at The Teahouse makes for a fresh and filling lunch. For evening cocktails, go to Geronimo, but have dinner at The Compound or The Shed.
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Nearer to Santa Fe’s pulsating center, the Plaza, is the New Mexico Museum of Art, its works housed in a beautiful example of pueblo revival architecture, and the Museum of Contemporary Native Arts, where Institute of American Indian Arts’ alumni show their experimental work. The Plaza also makes shopping an art, with some of the loveliest—and priciest—finery in town. The turquoise confections alone incite envy of epic proportions.
It’s artsy outside Santa Fe, too. Take the High Road to Taos to see stunning New Mexico mesas and, once there, the amazing Taos Pueblo. The UNESCO World Heritage Site, which has stood for centuries, has its own village of vendors offering handcrafted goods just as gorgeous as what’s in Santa Fe, only at a song for what you’ll spend there. Taos also has a plaza, which the John Dunn Shops trumps with the likes of the Moby Dickens Bookshop, run by an exceedingly friendly West Texan, and La Tierra Mineral Gallery, purveyor of stone sculpture and jewelry. But no matter where one wanders, rest-assured, when it comes to the art of travel, all roads lead back to Santa Fe.
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For a quick walk to the Plaza—the Fairmont Heritage Place, El Corazon de Santa Fe, promises comforts of home, only those decorated with much more panache, flaunting kiva-style fireplaces, rich woods and sumptuous leather. In addition to the fully stocked kitchen is a spacious master bath with spa-like bathroom. As a residence with hotel services, it’s the perfect retreat at the end of a long day—or the middle for a rest. There’s a small but suitable fitness center, complimentary coffee and cookies, and an accessible and savvy concierge, too. Bonus: parking is never a problem.
THE ART OF WELLNESS Santa Fe’s spiritual side takes shape in age-old churches and modern meditation rooms. Upping the spa quotient is Japanese concept Ten Thousand Waves. Although you won’t find frills, the spa offers communal and private tubs, and technicians who really know what they’re doing. The deep massage is not for the faint of heart, but seriously effective, with foot treatments well worth the price—as are many of the items in the spa boutique, like luscious lotions and kimono-covered mementos.
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The journey of life begins in nature. It’s what called writer Henry David Thoreau to Walden Pond and naturalist John Muir to the High Sierras. And it’s the poetry and the mood of unexplored country that calls us to Mother Nature— and to the warmth of her calming embrace, season after season.
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For the better part of a century Airstream has proved the adage that the longest way around is the shortest way home. The man who dreamed the light travel trailer into being envisioned it floating along with ease. That was in 1931, and in the years since, this ode to American life has become an iconic emblem of the open road. To so many others, though, it’s simply home—a rambling reminder of a golden age of road travel, when the whole family caravanned to quieter country for a summer of lakeside fun. Airstream.com
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The custom-crafted canoe waiting in silent repose beckons one back to the natural world.
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Since 1975, from its canoe shop in Maine, artisan boat builder Island Falls Canoe has built special-ordered wooden watercraft— by hand and one boat at a time—from rich white cedar, spruce, ash, mahogany and
One of the last vestiges of calm in a frenzied age, the pleasure canoe reminds us not to race against time, but to embrace it.
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WILL LEATHER GOODS From the well-worn duffle to the broken-in backpack—the quintessential outdoor carryall was made for unchartered territory. Oregon’s family-owned outfitter, Will Leather Goods, roughs it with totes that carry on in any condition, whether for a 10-mile hike or a peaceful weekend in the woods. The brand applies artisan techniques and globally sourced materials to create its coveted, resolutely constructed collection of quality leather craft—bags, belts, textiles and more.
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LEATHERMAN The American imagination reserves a special place for the pocket knife— the archetypal essential of the great outdoors. Taking its cues from the enduring device—but adding its own edge— Pacific Northwest purveyor of the coveted multi-tool, Leatherman continues to churn out new iterations of its all-excursion apparatus, having pioneered the nation’s prototype three decades earlier in Portland. Joining the pantheon of the instrumental, a Leatherman is as standard-issue as the scout’s lantern or trusty tent. Leatherman.com
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TENTSILE Sleeping under the stars continues to be one of life’s cosmic wonders, a connection to the earth that casts a celestial spell over all. Because to be one with Mother Nature is to be truly elevated, British tentmaker Tentsile, in a feat of architectural enterprise, picked up stakes to update an ancient structure for modern times with tensioned suspensions that thrust campers even closer to the astral plane. Nature does, after all, take us above and beyond. Tentsile.com 78
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Summer Splendor Indulging in the warmth of sun-kissed California, and enjoying the day ... wherever it takes you
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on the cover DRESS Silk orange dress by Alexis, available at Novecento Boutique Newport Coast JEWELRY Nuna design turquoise and rhodium marquis earrings, available at The Passionate Collector Newport Coast this page ENSEMBLE Linen white top and shorts by Lastampa, available at Novecento Newport Coast JEWELRY Herve Vander Straeten 24k gold plated leaf earrings and Herve Vander Straeten 24k gold cut-out bracelet, available at The Passionate Collector Newport Coast
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BLACK & WHITE opposite DRESS Polka dot black and white summer dress by Joseph Ribkoff, available at Jeanni Champagne Boutique Newport Coast JEWELRY Lisa Marinucci garnet tassel pendant, available at The Passionate Collector Newport Coast this page SWIMSUIT Becca by Rebecca Virtue African Beat Swimsuit, available at ShopBKB.com JEWELRY Natalie Frigo cut-out-cuff , Natalie Frigo rock crystal earrings and calinana Leather and sterling silver magnetic bracelets, available at The Passionate Collector Newport Coast next page ENSEMBLE Silk black top and pants by Alexis, available at Novecento Boutique Newport Coast JEWELRY Azaara Fine Collection diamond and moonstone earrings, Azaara Fine Collection diamond and moonstone necklace and Azaara Fine Collection and moonstone ring, available at The Passionate Collector Newport Coast
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Villa Torrebella AN EXQUISITE HOME IN SHADY CANYON CALLS UPON THE BEAUTY AND GRANDEUR OF OLD-WORLD EUROPE FOR ITS BESPOKE DESIGN
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raverse the pristine streets of Shady Canyon, with its lush landscaping and ample walking trails, to an exclusive gated community of custom homes. Travel a bit further, and a palatial estate with a glowing façade of Verona marble immediately arrests the senses, bringing one back to the luxurious and grand days of Old-World Europe.
entryway is treated with embossed paper with gold and silver leaf and stud detail, while a grand chandelier catches the ample sunlight and Italian limestone corbels, made by the homeowners in their factory, accent the walls. The main fixture of the foyer is a massive 18th century tapestry overlooking the room.
The fruit of this “labor of love” becomes even more apparent as one enters the serene courtyard, first through custom-wrought iron gates, then teak gates. Once there, a rushing marble fountain with a meticulously planned star pattern—all the stars connect perfectly— at its base draws the eye. Past the courtyard, a single arched door of solid mahogany with custom ironwork marks the entrance. A spacious, bright foyer forms a pleasant greeting. Overhead, the
Walk through the butler’s pantry to reach the formal dining room. Here, a temperature-controlled wine cellar backlit by onyx forms the back wall of the dining area. Above the table, a dazzling chandelier crafted with hand-blown glass from Murano (a small island near Venice famous for its glass) stands as the focal point, while little arched alcoves inset with Italian limestone shelves give the space an added depth. Adjacent to the dining
Exquisite marble on the home’s façade is a consistent fixture throughout, and a point of pride for the homeowners—of course it would be, given that they also own Venetian Stone Works in Irvine. Every fixture in the home radiates authenticity and meticulous attention to detail, from the marble—specifically, red Verona marble imported straight from Italy—to custom ironwork to handpicked furnishings. “This house was a labor of love,” expresses the homeowner. “We were dying to do a house.”
Step out of the foyer and down the hall into an expansive, ornate kitchen—a true culinary haven fit for even the master chefs of Italy. Here, antique terra cotta in a herringbone pattern adorns the high ceiling, while granite from Brazil and limestone from Belgium form the perfectly polished countertops. Top-of-the-line amenities like a Viking 6-burner stove with Italian marble on the backsplash, custom walnut cabinets and a built-in refrigerator, as well as a butler’s pantry enclosed by antique doors from India, create the perfect blend of Old-World comfort and modern sensibility.
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Just off the courtyard, a secluded spa area fitted with Moroccan tile, a cascading fountain and a gorgeously glassed spa create a quiet, secluded space.
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“I wanted to build everything like it would have been done two centuries ago.”
room stand lustrous columns made from pure marble, consistent with the owners’ commitment to creating a completely authentic home. “I wanted to build everything like it would have been done two centuries ago,” tells one owner.
A cozy living room is found just off of the dining room. A true testament to genuineness, the space has a high, peaked ceiling supported by hand-hewn solid wood beams with intricate Spanish and Venetian detailing in a barrel vault curvature.
Only a short distance from the living room is the palatial master suite. Here, wooden Hollywood doors keep the room cool, a spacious his and her walk-in closet provides ample space for dressing or storing, and a grand master bath fitted with Spanish and African marble and a large steam shower makes for a one-of-a-kind pampering experience. Neatly tucked away outside the master bedroom is a fullsize laundry room.
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Follow the limestone road upstairs to reach the three additional bedrooms, each with their own private bathroom featuring exquisite stone and marble detailing created by the homeowner. Also on this floor is a custom billiards room. Leather flooring with rosewood and walnut detail, used to muffle the sounds of balls hitting the floor, and a bar with counters made from Pakistani marble offer a contemporary take on the classic game room.
From the second floor, a tower, which also doubles as an office, is accessible via a private balcony and walkway. Inside the tower, a high ceiling made from Italian glass with gold leaf mimics the night sky. Take a flight of stairs down from the office and reach the spa and sauna, designed so guests can have access without having to walk through the main house. Here, Moroccan tile surrounding the gorgeously glassed spa and cascading fountain provides a secluded haven. From this area, one can access the backyard. In true Italian tradition, a rustic pizza oven adorns the patio and fire tables built by the owner warm the entire loggia. The yard itself holds a graceful statue of a lady that was hand-carved in Italy and a giant fountain imported from India. A retaining wall lined with lime, clementine, grapefruit and lemon trees surrounded by a trellis growing clusters of grapes completes the vision of this grand European escape.
(above) A classic, rustic space, the expansive kitchen features exquisite detailing such as terra cotta ceilings, imported granite and limestone countertops and a quaint butler’s pantry, while capturing more modern sensibilities with a state-of-the-art Viking 6-burner stove, custom cabinetry and a built-in refrigerator. (below) A quaint alcove centrally located between the spa and sauna, ideal for lounging and warming up by the fireside.
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eisurely wind up Temple Hills in Laguna Beach, a seemingly quaint and pleasant road checkered with a unique and varied assemblage of homes—a signature theme often seen throughout town—and at the top of the hill, reach an inconspicuous, rustic two-door wooden gate delicately accentuated by vibrant florals and naturally softened by a figurative frame of trees that add a bit of whimsy overhead. One has graciously reached the grand residence of Masion de Provence.
Inside the gate, down a long, private drive— significant enough to easily accommodate 15 vehicles—sits an expansive estate on nearly one acre of land. At first glance, the scale of the property surprises: it’s a vast structure, one designed for virtually every room to capture breathtaking ocean views, while its whole is nestled among lush vineyards (nearly 400 Chardonnay and Cabernet trees) and an abundance of other fruit trees, including pomegranate, mulberry and citrus. For the sake of efficiency, the property, set on a slope, recycles all landscape water: runoff captured by the pipe system is transported to a 400-gallon tank; from there it is pumped back to the surrounding scenery, ensuring no water is wasted.
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One wouldn’t know it by just looking at the property, but prepping the terrain for its building was quite a laborious undertaking. Suitably constructing the ground for a dwelling of this stature required that its homeowners take the mountain down nearly 60 feet, re-compact it, shore it and drain it properly to avoid future landslides. Now, the foundation contains over 170 caissons averaging near 50 to 60 feet deep and 3 feet wide, providing the house with a strong base of solid support.
Once inside, the eye immediately gravitates towards the soaring ceiling and considerable custom windows, some accented in wrought iron, accommodating a great deal of natural light and even more so, an expansive Pacific panorama focal point. Each of the five bedrooms located on the entry level have a bathroom and walk-in closet; one is an opulent guest suite with it’s own dining area, kitchen, laundry room and private entry access—the ultimate living arrangement for any long-term guest.
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Upstairs, the ample three-car garage boasts added windows for more light; 220-volt chargers for electric cars and a secluded office space accompanied by courtyard, mountain and ocean views.
From the entry, saunter downstairs to the living room, two additional bedrooms and the kitchen. The kitchen space, lavishly awash in Carrera marble, offers a two-door, 32” refrigerator and freezer, plus an eightburner Viking stove, coupled with an adjacent wet bar, a barbecue area off the adjoining living space, a game room, an ultramodern theater, and a 1500-bottle, controlled temperature wine cellar nearby. With these features, the area is fitted for an endless array of entertainment options. Along with LED lighting in every room, a Niles audio system featuring 175-watt speakers, is a presence throughout the house, while its temperature is controlled by reversible Mitsubishi heat pumps.
In the living area, pocket doors open and neatly disappear, giving way to an intimate patio overlooking the crystalline sea, a splendid pool and nearly 12 acres of lush, luxuriant open land. A few steps down from here, near the edgeless infinity pool, find a cozy built-in lounge area with fixed umbrellas offering shade on sunny days, ideal for sunbathing or watching kids frolic in the water. While the north, south and east sides of the pool are edgeless, the side facing west discreetly cascades over the edge in a magnificent waterfall effect. As day turns to night and the glorious California sun sets, a 3-foot firepit casts a unique “wall of fire” reflection on the pool, while warming all who surround it—a temple of serenity, you might say.
A serene backdrop of lush vineyards and succulent fruit trees, along with breathtaking ocean vistas and city lights, create the perfect scene for the Maison de Provence...
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MASTERPIECE CAMEO SHORES | CORONA DEL MAR
Spectacular ocean views from this French-inspired masterpiece. Offering approximately 7,600 square feet of living space with six beds, seven baths, an exercise room with luxurious spa, home theater, game room, a temperature controlled wine cellar, and an elevator, plus an additional approximately 2,500 square foot garage for your car collection.
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With gorgeous Back Bay views, this expanded Macco model offers approximately 3,045 square feet with five bedrooms and four-and-one-half bathrooms, complete with a state-of-the-art gourmet kitchen and open floor plan – allowing the indoor and outdoor living spaces to brilliantly merge as one.
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Wake up and smell the ocean from the expansive balcony of this California Riviera home. This fully furnished abode will captivate you with its dramatic unobstructed Catalina Island and Pacific Ocean views. Features three bedrooms and three bathrooms.
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Wake up to the rolling waves of the Pacific Ocean with sweeping panoramic views of Catalina Island and beyond from this stunning oceanfront estate in the prestigious guard-gated community of Niguel Shores. 22 Breakers Isle offers a fully furnished residence, allowing you to enjoy beach living at its best with several outdoor terraces and balconies. A remarkable place to call home in the exclusive neighborhood of Niguel Shores.
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SUMMER LYNNE PERRY Broker Associate, LCDM
C 949.375.9074
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NICOLE DONOVAN C 949.290.0808
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JACQUELINE THOMPSON GROUP SHADY CANYON® IRVINE Price Upon Request La Suvera at 72 Golden Eagle in Shady Canyon goes beyond – and above – any Tuscan-inspired estate in Southern California. This is the region’s finest achievement in melding authentic Italian architecture, true Old World craftsmanship and finishes with modern, family-centric luxuries in Orange County’s most exclusive enclave. www. 72Go l d en Ea g le .co m
Surterre SHADY CANYON IRVINE Offered for $8,995,000 European lifestyle, by way of Shady Canyon. Timeless romance of an Italian farmhouse meets modern luxury in this custom residence. Experience Europeaninfluenced living and entertaining in a magical setting amid lovely gardens, courtyards, and views. Six bedrooms, six-and-three-half baths, and an optional seventh bedroom. w w w.126CanyonCreek. com
JACQUELINE THOMPSON GROUP SHADY CANYON® IRVINE Offered for $6,250,000 Unparalleled quality and beauty set the stage for this Venetian-inspired four bedroom, four-and-two-half bath custom estate. Boasting such amenities as a sumptuous main level master suite, outdoor living room with Jacuzzi and adjacent sauna, fully outfitted gourmet kitchen and remarkable formal dining room. w w w.44CopperCreek. com
SHADY CANYON® IRVINE
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Offered for $5,795,000 Elegant charm fills this French Provencal Shady Canyon estate, enveloped by breathtaking vistas of the hillsides and boulders that characterize Shady Canyon topography. Highlights of the estate include imported French artifacts, main level master suite and gated motor court drive with four-car garage. w ww. 22Sag eC re e k .c o m
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Jacqueline Thompson Has Sold Nearly $600 Million Jacqueline Thompson 的團隊，成功銷售豪華地產近 6 傹美元
JACQUELINE THOMPSON 經驗豐富頂級豪華房產專家 為 您 服 務 Over $127 Million Sold in 2014
C 949.326.3392
jthompson@surterreproperties.com
JACQUELINE THOMPSON GROUP SHADY CANYON® IRVINE Offered for $6,350,000 Perched high on a Shady Canyon view promontory, this custom estate delivers refined opulence reminiscent of Italianate grandeur with voluminous ceilings. Featuring five bedrooms, five-and-one-half baths, formal gathering spaces, entertainer’s grounds with salt water pool/spa, and endless views. www.ShadyCanyonEstate.com
Surterre SHADY CANYON® IRVINE Offered for $5,495,000 A fresh outlook and transitional design blend seamlessly in this Tuscan-inspired custom estate in the exclusive Shady Canyon guard-gated community. With effortless outdoor living incorporated outside of each room, this five bedroom, five-andone-half bath estate home perfects modern-day comfort. Pool and spa. w w w.67CanyonCreek. com
JACQUELINE THOMPSON GROUP SHADY CANYON® IRVINE Offered for $3,850,000 This lovely Shady Canyon estate is your best opportunity to obtain a highly customized, turn-key home of exceptional quality. Recently remodeled, this is the enclave’s sought-after floor plan, with five bedrooms, five-and-one-half bathrooms, an expansive master suite, and every luxury amenity on a large private lot with pool/spa, outdoor dining area with barbeque and sit-down counter, and multiple indoor-outdoor entertaining areas. w w w.27Ver nal Spri ng. com
CORONA DEL MAR Offered for $3,975,000
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This stylish new construction, modern estate gives way to relaxed coastal living. Located in the desirable enclave of Irvine Terrace, the spacious single-level, four bedroom, four-andone-half bath home’s fluid layout has wide open spaces and dramatic volumes. Highlights include the private backyard with fire pit and oversized Jacuzzi, multipurpose great room ideal for entertaining, airy chef’s kitchen, master suite, office, wine storage bar, beautiful fireplaces, and much more. www.DolphinTerraceEstate.com
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Jacqueline Thompson Has Sold Nearly $600 Million Jacqueline Thompson 的團隊，成功銷售豪華地產近 6 傹美元
JACQUELINE THOMPSON 經驗豐富頂級豪華房產專家 為 您 服 務 Over $127 Million Sold in 2014
C 949.326.3392
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HOSANA SAPUTRA BEVERLY HILLS Price Upon Request Gorgeous newer home featuring six bedrooms and nine baths. Grand entry with high ceilings. Nice master suite with fireplace, spacious closet and luxurious master bathroom. Grand gourmet kitchen with Wolf stove and stainless steel appliances with spacious center island. Ideal for entertaining with formal living and dining rooms, as well as a large media room. Two bedrooms on the main floor. Beautifully landscaped to include a pool, spa and fireplace. Don’t miss this opportunity.
BEVERLY HILLS Price Upon Request
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Beautiful and luxurious home with numerous upgrades. Situated in highly coveted and prestigious Beverly Hills, in the exclusive neighborhood of Beverly Hills flats, this grand estate showcases six bedrooms and five-and-one-half bathrooms. This grand home also features a spacious formal dining room, impressive living room with fireplace, expansive master suite with dual walk-in closets, wood flooring throughout and large backyard with built-in barbecue – perfect for entertaining.
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HOSANA SAPUTRA 何福勝 C 310.770.2999
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MICHAEL FAWAZ
LA DOLCE VITA OCEAN HEIGHTS | NEWPORT COAST
Framed by some of the most spectacular views in all of Orange County, which span 280-degrees from the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island to the city and mountains, this stunning Italianinspired estate offers the exclusive opportunity to experience la dolce vita—right here in Newport Coast.
Price Upon Request
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MICHAEL FAWAZ
LISTED | NEWPORT COAST | Offered for $1,330,000
SOLD | NEWPORT COAST | Offered for $3,350,000**
Exquisitely upgraded Ziani single-level home in coveted Newport Coast.
This home showcases spectacular unobstructed views of the ocean,
Home is light and bright, and features two bedrooms and two baths.
mountains and city lights, rendering it ideal for entertaining.
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SOLD | NEWPORT COAST | Offered for $2,780,000*
SOLD | NEWPORT COAST | Offered for $2,750,000**
Highly upgraded Pienza Plan 2 on a premium ocean view corner lot.
This remarkably unique and lavish Newport Coast estate is approximately
Bonus room/fourth bedroom on first floor.
3,700 square feet, and located in desirable guard-gated Ocean Heights. *Represented Buyer **Represented Seller ***Represented Buyer/Seller
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MICHAEL FAWAZ C 949.922.7762
michael@michaelfawaz.com
THE MATTHEW INGALLS TEAM SOLD NORTHPARK | IRVINE Offered for $1,195,000 Represented Seller Prestigious Northpark home with terrific cul-de-sac location. The home has been highly upgraded with wood flooring, crown molding, plantation shutters, granite counters, plus much more. Gourmet kitchen is complete with stainless steel appliances, granite counters, a large center island, wine refrigerator, double oven and a Dutch door. There is a full bed and bath downstairs, and the spacious master bedroom is the ultimate retreat. The beautiful backyard boasts a patio cover, water features, stone flooring, and plenty of room to entertain.
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SOLD | NORTHPARK | IRVINE | Sold for $2,000,000
LISTED | NORTHPARK | IRVINE | Offered for $975,000
Represented Seller. This remarkable Northpark home, designed
This wonderfully upgraded home built by Standard Pacific has an amazing
by Taylor Woodrow, encompasses approximately 4,404 square feet
location on a park with a terrific corner lot. This home features four
and boasts a premium location.
bedrooms, two-and-one-half bathrooms, spacious backyard.
THE MATTHEW INGALLS TEAM
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Encompassing approximately 4,404 square feet, this highly upgraded two-story home boasts all new paint and designer carpets throughout. Enter through the porte cochere to an expansive floor plan, offering natural light with plantation shutters throughout. Ideal for hosting guests, the home has five bedrooms, plus office/study, four-and-one-half baths, a bonus room, family/entertainment room and exercise area. A gourmet kitchen is complete with a morning room, butler’s pantry and walk-in pantry, granite countertops and professional appliances. Enjoy separate formal living and dining rooms. The luxurious master suite is a perfect retreat with a sitting room and fireplace. The home also enjoys new landscaping, a beautiful side yard courtyard, and a built-in barbeque. Three-car tandem garage.
Offered for $2,000,0000
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TheMITeam@gmail.com
WHITE | HUNT | DUFFY
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Expansive homesites starting from $2,750,000. Set in the scenic Newport Coast hillside above the Pacific Ocean, Crystal Cove is ideal for a serene retreat or an evening of entertainment. It is conveniently located within reach of Southern California’s most desired destinations and venues, and the community offers pools, trails, parks and access to the beach. Crystal Cove is the perfect place for coastal luxury living. 32 Midsummer | Homesite 21B | Offered for $7,225,000
2 Coastline | Homesite 1 | Offered for $3,795,000
7 Waves End | Homesite 20B | Offered for $6,800,000
10 Coastline | Homesite 4 | Offered for $3,490,000
6 Swimmers Point | Homesite 15 | Offered for $4,990,000
11 Coral Ridge | Homesite 47B | Offered for $2,750,000
10 Swimmers Point | Homesite 13 | Offered for $4,475,000
For more information please call 949.720.2683
Surterre Properties®, Seller’s Agent California BRE #01778230
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MAUREEN WHITE
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STACY HUNT
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JANE DUFFY
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TERRI TRINIDAD
OCEAN VIEWS NIGUEL SHORES | MONARCH BEACH
Spectacular newer built custom ocean view home in the guardgated community of Niguel Shores. This immaculate home features a spacious open floor plan with four bedrooms, four baths, and media/office. Close to beach, clubhouse, pool/tennis, renowned hotel/resorts, Dana Point Harbor, surfing and trails.
Offered for $4,950,000
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BLATCHFORD GROUP SOLD | COWAN HEIGHTS NORTH TUSTIN Offered for $3,725,000 Represented Buyer Another exceptional property sold by the Blatchford Group. This Tuscan masterpiece on a highly regarded street in Cowan Heights has seven bedrooms and seven bathrooms. The backyard private retreat includes solid slab pool, outdoor kitchen, fireplace area and pool house.
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LEMON HEIGHTS NORTH TUSTIN Offered for $2,499,998 Custom Lemon Heights home sits in a much coveted gated small enclave of homes in the North Tustin Hills. This four bedroom, four-and-one-half bath home is approximately 6,070 square feet. Built in 1999, this home has now been professionally landscaped, including Olympic-sized swimming pool, spa, vineyard, many fruit trees and incredible rose gardens. Call the Blatchford Group. w w w.1852Sharon. com
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ED BLATCHFORD C 714.865.6348
EdwardBlatchford@gmail.com
LAURA BLATCHFORD C 714.612.6883
LauraBlatchford@gmail.com
FACES + PLACES
sportsman’s paradise photographs by Glenn Feingerts
The Island Hotel filled with cheers and applause as Bruce Rollinson took to the stage at the Orange County Sportsman of the Year Banquet. As this year’s honoree, Rollinson, head football coach of the Mater dei Monarchs, made history as the first high-school coach to be honored by the committee. As guests ravished a sumptuous meal, Master of Ceremonies Tom Johnson ushered in the evening’s famous Roast and Toast, with each light-hearted roast followed by an equally heartfelt toast praising Rollinson for his instrumental impact on Mater dei’s football program. As the festivities drew to a close, guests were reminded of Rollinson’s biggest inspiration—and the evening’s purpose—giving youth sports participants a sporting chance by helping them pursue their athletic dreams. For more information, contact the Orange County Youth Sports Foundation at OCYSF.org. CLOCKWISE FROM THE TOP: Matt Barkley, Bruce Rollinson, Khaled Holmes Joe Schmidt Tim Paone
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Transporting guests back to the captivating world of the late 1960s, JDRF’s Dream Gala “Join the Revolution” delivered, as always, an elegant and exciting evening. True to form, the 350 attending guests mixed and mingled while enjoying signature mod-themed cocktails during a chic reception at the Island Hotel in Newport Beach. Meanwhile, Laguna Hills residents Dr. Larry Silverberg and Dr. Nancy Silverberg, as well as Torrance-based Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc., were honored for their devotion to JDRF’s mission to find a cure for Type 1 diabetes. As a delightful close to a most perfect evening, guests reveled in lively auctions, raising $800,000 for diabetes research. All was vintage JDRF.
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the children’s hour A cloudless April evening greeted guests as they stepped from their vehicles to the palatial entranceway of The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel for CASA’s Annual “Celebration of Children” Black & White Ball. CASA, also celebrating its 30th anniversary, hosted a truly lavish affair, executing every detail with absolute elegance. Treated to a chic cocktail reception, some 435 attendees sipped fine bubbly while perusing the stunning items on offer for the silent auction. A sumptuous meal and reception followed, with former NFL quarterback Paul McDonald kicking off the festivities as master of ceremonies, and keynote speaker—Philadelphia
Eagles’ quarterback Mark Sanchez—delivering a moving address. Providing more inspiration were the evening’s honorees, including “Children’s Champion” award recipients Jennifer and Anton Segestrom; “Outstanding Corporation” South Coast Plaza; and “Advocate of the Year” Joy Winger. While the speeches inspired, the live auction and opportunity drawing thrilled with their abundance of one-of-a-kind goods and experiences up for grab. The excitement continued on late into the night at the after-party, where guests swayed away to the beats of Young MC and DJ Miles. Once again, CASA proved it knows how to have a ball.
photographs by Xuong Do of Happy Photos
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art & souls LEFT to RIGHT + TOP to BOTTOM: JoeMantegna LBAA Art Sar Awards Cheryl Ekstrom Gerard Stripling, Michele Taylor Evan Stone Trio Deyler Anderson Bob Whalen
With stars shining overhead, a flock of the finely attired made their way to the lavishly decorated [seven-degrees] for the annual LBaa Art Star Awards on April 12. The 250 guests in attendance were treated to an elegant red-carpet reception worthy of the Academy Awards, where they sipped exquisite champagne and noshed on delectable hors d’oeuvres to the sounds of the Evan Stone Trio. Upon entering the gorgeous gala space, guests were greeted by Lbaa Chairman and emcee, Jonathan Burke, who gave the evening its lively start. Delivering the keynote address, award-
winning actor Joe Mantegna expressed his love and appreciation for Laguna Beach’s art community in a most inspiring speech. Other luminaries included Delyer Anderson, winner of the $5,000 [sevendegrees] of inspiration grant for her proposal “The Film We Made/The Book I Didn’t Need to Write,” and Carol Reynolds, recipient of the Lifetime Achievement in the Arts award. The occasion ended on a high note, as guests danced to the tunes of musical duo Rocky’s Revival under the clear night sky. The stars truly do shine brighter in Laguna.
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bohemian dream photographs by Juls Megill Photography
Adding a touch of whimsy to Newport Dune’s stunning vistas, the CHOC Glass Slipper Guild’s 21st Annual Gala, “A Night in the Bohemian Garden,” delivered pure class. Following a lively cocktail reception, guests made their way to a luxuriously appointed tent for the evening’s program. Gala Presidents Natalie Barberi and Anna-Marie Claassen gave heartfelt thanks and recognition to CHOC doctors, the Foundation and its beloved patients, while the event’s patient honorees shared touching stories of their experience with CHOC Children’s. Fittingly, the evening culminated with its own happily ever after—in this case, a Casinothemed after-party at the Back Bay Bistro.
FP 4 spring swing photographs by Tony Florez
For bask Magazine’s annual Spring Soiree, [sevendegrees] in Laguna Beach was positively abloom. First, with a lovely outdoor cocktail reception for 75 of bask’s closest clients and friends, who mixed and mingled amid elegant décor. Guests then made their way to the graciously-appointed ballroom, where they were treated to a splendid sit-down meal prepared by chef Steve Covern. The fun continued well into the evening with a stunning musical performance by American Idol contestant Adam Lasher and modeled fashion accessories by The Passionate Collector. As always, the event celebrated all the joys of spring.
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Michelle Verdult, Glenn Verdult, Eva Verdult, Madeline Tedder Dr. Thomas Barnes, Annette Richardson Audra Giddings, David Giddings, Carol Stoenner Mark Orgill, Dora Wexell Orgill
CLOCKWISE FROM THE TOP LEFT: Anna-Marie Claassen, Shannon Wilkins, Jami Koontz, Marita Bruni, Natalie Barberi Jeb & Nikki Smith Jason Sexton, Kara Sexton, Heidi Sexton
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guilded age LEFT to RIGHT + TOP to BOTTOM: Model, Sharon Flanagan, Eve Parella Britney Fleming, Suart Winston Patty Lance Eugenia & Matthew Howley Blake & Tyler Swaonson Dee & Larry Higby Terry Dwyer, Idit Ferder, Bette Aitken
Ushering in an evening of absolute elegance, a flock of the finely attired made their way to the Fairmont Hotel in Newport Beach for the Guilds of the Center’s Annual Spring Celebration “A Night of Discovery,” benefitting the Center’s educational programs. The event saw 290 guests delight in signature sips from a chic martini bar while participating in an alfresco silent auction during a lavish cocktail hour. As the stars began to sparkle overhead, the soiree made its way into the thoroughly refined ballroom, where a sumptuously
prepared meal of international cuisine satiated the crowd. Co-Chairs Sandy Bass and Marjorie Gorum introduced the evening’s program, with Center alumni sharing how discwovering the arts impacted their lives. Later, longtime member and former guilds chariman, Gail Daniels, was honored with the Guilds’ Inspiration Award in a most touching reception. Adding a lively note was a thrilling live auction and the upbeat rhythms of Jet Set Quintet, which had guests up and dancing well into the night. As always, it was a fine performance.
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Summer Sizzle SOL Cocina serves Baja-inspired coastal cuisine with waterfront views
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LOOKING FOR A STYLISH SPOT to dock and dine this summer? SOL Cocina, which overlooks the Balboa Marina canals, features Old-World charm with a hip vibe, along with Executive Chef Deborah Schneider’s modern interpretations of traditional, Baja-influenced fare. With a focus on fresh and seasonal cooking, the classically French-trained Schneider prepares cuisine that is true to Mexican gastronomy. And, in keeping with the OC lifestyle, 90-percent of the menu is gluten-free. Indulge in any of the specialty tacos: the fish or Vampiro varieties (a signature dish with a bite!) are customer favorites. Or opt for the grilled Kobe skirt steak or shrimp chile relleno. As SOL Cocina celebrates its sixth anniversary this summer, diners can experience the vibrant menu and upscale ambience in several ways, including weekend brunch, Taco Tuesday or happy hour. For the ultimate in warm-weather dining, though, dock a Duffy in one of the designated slips and have the savory fare delivered to your boat.
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CUCINA enoteca Contemporized Italian cuisine tastes molto bene in Newport Beach
photo: Zack Benson
Table Cucima
FOR A WARM, INVITING SPACE that perfectly complements a curated menu of sumptuously rustic Italian fare, step inside Cucina enoteca in Newport Beach. Plating inventive iterations of Old-World Italian classics, Cucina enoteca’s mouthwatering cuisine is sure to satisfy even the most discerning palate. Start with a vasi (or mini Mason jar) brimming with burrata and roasted garlic; for an appetizing antipasto, try the savory grilled octopus. Move on to one of Cucina enoteca’s famous pizzas—topped with a homemade sauce that is nothing short of divine. Complete the experience by pairing these satisfying selections with one of the restaurant’s fine wines from its expansive in-house wine shop. Equally delightful is the restaurant’s chic design. Rustically urban, Cucina enoteca draws decor inspiration from a bohemian garden, boasting ample communal seating, intimate table settings and an alfresco patio complete with a cozy fireplace. One dine at this charming Italian kitchen and you’ll be back for seconds. CUCINA enoteca 951 Newport Center Dr. Newport Beach, CA 92660 949.706.1416 CucinaEnoteca.com baskmagazine.com
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bask Loves Farm Fresh... The Best of Nature’s Bounty
THREE SEVENTY COMMON
Reconnect with nature, and relish its bounty, via a meal at Three Seventy Common. Drawing inspiration from visits to local farmers’ markets and exploratory walks, chef Ryan Adams brings the rich flavors of freshly foraged fare to his culinary creations, with an everchanging menu specifically tailored to the different ingredients he discovers each day. 370 Glenneyre Street, Laguna Beach 949.494.8686 | 370Common.com
PROVENANCE
Quaint farmhouse indulgence awaits at Provenance, with its exquisite menu of seasonal and sustainable plates. Each item on the carefully curated menu incorporates the freshest produce, most of which is grown in the restaurant’s organic garden, along with humanely raised meats and other ingredients sourced from small, local purveyors. 2531 Eastbluff Drive, Newport Beach 949.718.0477 | ProvenanceOC.com
Table bask Loves DRIFTWOOD KITCHEN
Chef Rainer Schwarz
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Perched upon the serene shores of Laguna Beach, Driftwood Kitchen offers a true ocean-to-table experience, making it a prime catch for seaside dining. Serving up the Pacific’s freshest seafood, this coastal eatery embraces the art of simply, yet exquisitely, prepared cuisine using the finest in locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. Chef Rainer Schwarz curates his menu to bring out the true essence of California coastal cuisine and its fresh flavors. Combining locally caught seafood with exotic inspirations from around the globe, Driftwood’s sumptuous selection of sustainable cuisine swims in satisfaction. Take, for example, chef Rainer’s use of seasonal fruits such as plums, which he combines with just-caught fish to create culinary delights like Hamachi Collar dressed in citrus plum vinaigrette, or Pastry Chef Rene Baez’s placement of this tart treat in his Warm Plum Tart Crumble for a sweet finish. 619 Sleepy Hollow Lane, Laguna Beach 949.715.7700 | DriftwoodKitchen.com
Provenance Vegetable Garden
MARCHE MODERNE
As if transported from the streets of Paris, this chic bistro brings the best of sustainable, market-inspired fare to classic French cooking. Reflecting both Old World and urban sensibilities, the cuisine at Marche Moderne combines globally sourced, artisan-made products with locally grown fruits and vegetables for truly inspired cuisine. South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa 714.434.7900 | MarcheModerne.net
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Big Fish An ocean-loving chef brings modern, sustainable seafood to Newport Beach
photo: courtesy of FYI/Say It To My Face!
Chef Andrew Gruel, the CEO/founder of Slapfish Restaurant, has long been an advocate of sustainable seafood. Even prior to opening the resto’s forerunner, Slapfish gourmet food truck, Gruel worked as the director of the Aquarium of the Pacific’s “Seafood for the Future” program. Today, he continues to spread the word through his fast-casual eateries, including a recently opened outlet in Newport Beach.
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Here, bask asks the busy chef, husband, and father of two for the dish on his “boat-toplate” cuisine.
Slapfish Restaurant 2727 Newport Blvd., Suite 302 Newport Beach, CA 92663 949.723.0034 SlapfishRestaurant.com
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You started franchising Slapfish in 2013, with an additional eye on getting into airports. Can you elaborate on your expansion plans for the brand. The plan is to expand throughout Southern California by opening corporate stores, and expand nationally through strategic franchise partners. Airports are a great way to create awareness for the brand and teach people nationally about sustainable seafood. In the past you’ve stated that you want to make seafood sexy again. Is this still your approach? Yes! Seafood is traditionally so boring, relegated to white tablecloths or fried-fish “things.” In reality, seafood is all about the ocean. It’s sexy and fresh and can be really fun when presented properly.
What’s your favorite item on the Slapfish menu? I love the chowder fries because it’s real, made-from-scratch comfort food. On a regular basis, I eat the simply grilled fish with our organic salad. It’s simple, healthy and crave-worthy. You’ve appeared on multiple Food Network shows, including Food Truck Face Off. Tell us about your new TV gig. I am currently the host of a new show that premiered on May 9, called Say It To My Face! FYI’s new original series, Say It To My Face! gives chefs and restaurant owners a chance to redeem themselves before their toughest online critics. What’s one ingredient that is always in your kitchen? Sherry vinegar. It gives everything the required “pop.”
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looking back | by jenn thornton
Taliesin West
Frank Lloyd Wright’s ode to organic architecture is a true desert oasis
In the pantheon of Frank Lloyd Wright’s illustrious labors, Taliesin West is one of his most significant architectural reactions to the natural world and outgrowth it inspired—“organic architecture.”
Emerging in 1937, Taliesin West—so christened to pair with Wright’s Wisconsin residence Taliesin—is the current headquarters of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation and the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture. In its earlier life, however, it was Wright’s roost out west, a place he designed after purchasing some 800 acres at the foot of the McDowell Mountains north east of Scottsdale, Arizona, miles from any other development. Motivating Wright’s design—one harmonious with nature—was the site’s “poetic potential,” offers Sidney K. Robinson, AIA, Emeritus Professor of the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture. Wright’s “respect and sympathy” for the land in turn produced the low-profile, environmentally aware build—one warmed by a flood natural light and materials.
“But what makes Taliesin West so amazing, is the architectural response to the exotic landscape by a born-and-bred Midwesterner,” continues Robinson of the forms, materials, details, texture, and colors of the desert that all fueled Wright’s fascination with the site. In this way, he adds, Taliesin West is a “powerful, creative reconstitution of the sources he drew upon.”
Wright wintered at Taliesin West from 1938 until his death in 1959 at age 91 to “renew and rebuild,” notes Robinson, pegging the architect as a “perpetual spring of creative energy” and a “life-force” easily and enthusiastically rapt of pattern and color. But renewal as it relates to “perception and attitude.” Here, one of America’s foremost individualists came to view the familiar in a new way. Then, as it is now, “Taliesin West is a place to stimulate life, not entomb it,” Robinson explains. “[It’s] a powerful example of Frank Lloyd Wright showing us how life is lived in the world right in front of us.” FrankLloydWright.org Taliesin West and architect Frank Lloyd Wright out west 138
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“Nature Knows Perfection.” The Tres Sietes tequila family
Tres Sietes
live by these words in all they do to craft this singular expression of their highland blue agave.